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Reusable Contact Lenses
Monthly Contact Lenses
Monthly contact lenses are reusable lenses worn according to the replacement schedule prescribed for you. Unlike daily disposables, they require regular cleaning, disinfection and proper storage between uses. A professional fitting can help determine whether a monthly lens option suits your prescription, eyes, wearing habits and daily routine.
Reusable Contact Lenses With a Regular Care Routine
Monthly lenses are reused for the replacement period prescribed by your eye-care professional. They must be cleaned, disinfected and stored correctly after each use. A fitting can help determine whether a monthly option suits your eyes, prescription and routine.
How Monthly Contact Lenses Fit Into Your Routine
Monthly contact lenses are designed to be reused during their prescribed replacement period rather than discarded after every wear.
Wear as Prescribed
Follow the wearing schedule recommended by your eye-care professional for your specific lenses and prescription.
Remove and Care for Them
Reusable lenses need appropriate cleaning and disinfection after use according to the instructions for your lenses and care system.
Replace Them on Schedule
Do not extend lenses beyond the replacement schedule recommended for the product and prescribed for you.
The Right Monthly Lens Depends on More Than the Replacement Schedule
Your prescription, eye measurements, vision needs and wearing habits all help determine which contact lens options may be appropriate.
A professional fitting can help identify a suitable lens design and provide guidance on wearing time, replacement and care.
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Cleaning, Disinfection and Storage Matter
Because monthly contact lenses are reused, proper care between wears is an important part of the routine. Wash and thoroughly dry your hands before handling your lenses.
Use the contact lens care products and method recommended for your lenses. Health Canada advises contact lens wearers not to use tap water or saliva for cleaning and to follow the care instructions provided by their eye-care professional.
Use fresh disinfecting solution as directed rather than reusing old solution. Keep the solution bottle closed and avoid touching the bottle tip to surfaces that could contaminate it.
Build a Consistent Monthly Lens Routine
Reusable lenses work best with a consistent care routine that follows the instructions provided for your specific product and prescription.
Important habits include:
- Wash and dry your hands: clean hands before inserting or removing contact lenses.
- Use appropriate lens solution: use the care system recommended for your lenses rather than tap water or saliva.
- Clean and disinfect as directed: follow the instructions for your specific lens and solution.
- Use fresh solution: do not reuse old disinfecting solution from the lens case.
- Follow the replacement schedule: replace lenses when directed rather than extending their use.
- Follow overnight-wear instructions: do not sleep in contact lenses unless your eye-care professional has specifically prescribed lenses and a wearing schedule that allows it.
Compare Contact Lens Types
Replacement schedule is only one consideration. Your prescription, eye-care needs and professional fitting help determine which type of contact lens may be appropriate.
Daily Contact Lenses
Use a fresh pair for each wearing day and discard the lenses after use.
Monthly Contact Lenses
Reuse lenses according to the prescribed replacement schedule with regular cleaning, disinfection and storage.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Explore contact lens designs intended to support vision at more than one viewing distance.
Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
Learn about contact lens designs intended for prescriptions that include astigmatism correction.
Is a Monthly Lens Right for You?
A contact lens fitting can help determine whether monthly lenses suit your prescription, eyes and everyday wearing routine.
Pay Attention to Changes in Your Eyes
Contact lenses should feel and perform as expected when they are properly fitted and worn according to instructions.
Blurred or Hazy Vision
Remove your lenses if you develop unexpected blurred or hazy vision while wearing them.
Eye Pain
Remove the lenses if you develop eye pain and seek professional advice if symptoms do not resolve or become worse.
Persistent Irritation
Do not continue wearing lenses that are causing persistent irritation or concerning symptoms.
Keep Your Contact Lens Prescription Current
Contact lenses should be prescribed and fitted by a qualified eye-care professional, with follow-up care as recommended.
If your vision, comfort or eye health has changed, arrange appropriate professional care before continuing with the same lenses or switching products on your own.
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Visit a Hakim Optical location to discuss your prescription, contact lens routine and available monthly lens options.
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